Joseph S. Jennings, age 72, of Fort Recovery, died March 7, 2020 at his home.

He was born September 19, 1947, in Celina, to the late Roy and Stella (Stafanski) Jennings.

Surviving are his children, Ted Jennings of Salamonia, IN and Melissa Orme of Decatur, IN; four grandchildren, Simon, Wade, Lance and London; siblings, Sonja Creekmore of Macomb, IL, Tim (Wendy) Jennings of St. Marys, OH, and Lisa (Scott) Black of South Dakota; and a sister-in-law, Sheryl Jennings of Lawton, OK.

Also preceding him in death are his son, David Jennings; granddaughters, Chelsie & Heaven; and siblings, Diane Holden and Mike Jennings.

After graduating from high school he served in the Navy as a corpsman under the Marines during the Vietnam Era. He was employed at several manufacturing companies in Ohio and Nevada.

Joe was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6515, Fort Recovery. He enjoyed rock hunting, collecting coins, hiking, camping, and was an avid book reader.

Graveside services will be held at 5:00 pm Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at Spring Hill Cemetery, Fort Recovery. Graveside military honors will be conducted by the American Legion, Fort Recovery.

A Celebration of Life will follow till 9:00 pm Wednesday at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6515, Fort Recovery.

Contributions can be made to the maintenance of the Veterans Park, Fort Recovery.

Brockman-Boeckman Funeral Home, Fort Recovery is entrusted with arrangements. Condolences may be directed to www.brockmanboeckmanfh.com.